A simple solution: referendum

Members of the city council keep saying the majority of people in the city of Camden voted for a sports facility in the 1 percent tax referendum that failed, so why not have another referendum again to prove them right?

Camden Pro Service LLC provides electronics repair

Camden Pro Service LLC offers electronics repair ranging from laptop and desktop computers and game systems to LCD and plasma televisions.

Costello recognized for work at SAIC

Jamie N. Costello of Alexandria, Va., formerly of Lugoff, has been recognized in an employee recognition publication of Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) for her outstanding job performance.

Pension plans

Gov. Nikki Haley says something needs to be done to alter a pension system that gives South Carolina legislators wider benefits than other state workers. The subject has become controversial following a report in USA Today last week detailing ways in which lawmakers' pensions are more advantageous than those afforded other state workers. The president of the S.C. Retirees Association has entered the fray, criticizing the practice and calling for reforms.

Grace Episcopal to offer Blessing of the Animals

On the Christian calendar, Oct. 4 is St. Francis Day and a time when Grace Episcopal Church blesses the animals. The service this year will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. at Rectory Square.

Countdown to death

WASHINGTON -- I stayed up late last Wednesday night in hopes that the U.S. Supreme Court would call off the execution of Troy Davis. Instead, at 11:08 p.m., he was pronounced dead.

Town Green lacks features

I am told by city hall that the Town Green cost almost $1 million. I understand that it was paid for by hospitality tax, which both city and county residents pay.

Sidewalk Survey -- What makes you smile?

Let people speak through referendum

I would like for Camden City Council to slow down in making a decision about building a sports complex in Camden on the property at the Mather Academy site. Although I haven't spoken with council members individually, I am asking them collectively to allow this decision to be made by the people of this county.

Lady Bulldogs capture Eastside Invitational title

For the better part of the first month of her team's season, Camden High volleyball coach Paige Wilson was looking for that one signature victory on which her squad could hang its collective hat.

Lady Knights romp past conference foes

North Central opened the Region 3-A portion of its schedule with the same result as the Lady Knights have enjoyed in non-conference matches this year with a pair of 3-0 victories.

This week in KC sports

Monday: North Central at Hartsville (VB – 5:45 p.m.) Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: (Key: FB – Football; GTEN – Girls tennis; VB – Volleyball; XC- Cross country) Crestwood at Camden (FB – 7:30 p.m.); Lugoff-Elgin at Lexington (FB – 7:30 p.m.); Chesterfield at North Central (FB – 7:30 p.m.); Camden ...

CVSC honors Sheheen for green leadership

S.C. Sen. Vincent Sheheen was honored by the Conservation Voters of South Carolina (CVSC) Wednesday as the 2011 Senate Conservation Leader of the year.

Noted and passed

• There are no doubt many Netflix users in Kershaw County; the video mail service grew over the years at an astonishing rate with its wide choice of flicks and excellent customer service. Then came a price increase that resulted in the loss of millions of customers, a move that CEO Reed Hastings recently acknowledged was "arrogant." The landscape is littered with companies that made brilliant moves, then followed them up with dunderheaded strategies ...

Alada Geretta Carlos

Alada Geretta Carlos, 102, of 422 Knights Hill Road in Camden, died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. Plans will be announced by Collins Funeral Home.

2013-14 NC winter sports schedule

Basketball

2013-14 CMA winter sports schedule

Basketball

Singleton closes Wofford career with more honors

Former Lugoff-Elgin football standout Jared Singleton was one of seven Wofford College student-athletes to be named to All-Southern Conference football teams.

Woman burned in Lugoff house fire

A Lugoff woman is back in the area with relatives following treatment at the Augusta Burn Center for injuries suffered in a Nov. 23 house fire. The woman suffered burns to both hands. Lugoff Fire Department (LFD) firefighters treated the woman at the scene before EMS transported her to Palmetto Richland in Columbia and then on to Augusta.

Chris Bowers

A Mass of Christian Burial for Christopher "Chris" Ward Bowers, 32, of Camden, SC, will be held at 12:00 Noon, Monday, December 2, 2013 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Camden. Father Paul Bremninkmeijer will officiate. Burial will follow in Quaker Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited at 5:30 PM, Sunday, December 1, 2013, with visitation following until 7:30 PM at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, Camden, SC. Memorials may be ...

Henry Alonzo Johnson

Henry Alonzo Johnson, 57, of 907 Market Street, Camden, passed on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date by Haile's Funeral Home.

Dawn Nelson

Mary Ann Catoe Thompson

Mary Ann Catoe Thompson, 63, of Camden, died Saturday, November 30, 2013. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel.

Norma Bagley Harrington

Norma Bagley Harrington of Camden, SC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2013. She was born to Leona Woolard Bagley and John Bagley Sr. on January 19, 1925 in Raleigh, NC.

Camden Junior Welfare League to host Candlelight Tour of Homes Saturday

The Camden Junior Welfare League presents the 37th annual Candlelight Tour of Homes on Saturday from 3 to 8 p.m. The tour will begin at the Camden Archives and Museum, where tour programs will be available and tickets may be purchased. Tour programs include home and site descriptions, maps, merchant information, sponsors, and general League information.

City, county employees complete economic development program

Caitlin Corbett, assistant to the city manager of Camden, and Lauren Branham-Reeder, marketing and administrative assistant for Kershaw County's economic development office, were among more than 50 local leaders and development professionals from across South Carolina who recently completed the 2013 S.C. Economic Development Institute. Institute graduates received certificates of completion during the final day of the institute's program held at Rock Hill City Hall. During the program's two-day sessions, Corbett and Branham-Reeder ...

CHLC design guidelines workshop Thursday

The city of Camden is embarking on a project to update the design guidelines used for the city's Historic Overlay District. The guidelines are intended to assist property owners in developing projects in the district that will preserve historic resources, accommodate change and maintain the character of the district. The Camden Historic Landmarks Commission (CHLC) will hold a workshop on the proposed design ...

City of Camden tree lighting Friday

The city of Camden will kick-off the holiday season with its annual tree lighting ceremony in front of Camden City Hall at 6 p.m. Friday. The ceremony will feature musical performances by a small ensemble from the Camden Community Concert Band and an ensemble from the Chamber Choir of Kershaw County. City utility crews have been busy placing decorations throughout Camden in preparation for the holiday season. Join us and "come throw the switch" ...

Noted and passed - Dec. 2, 2013

• We note with sadness the death of Kershaw County Deputy Sheriff Rob Evans, who collapsed and died as he was directing traffic at Wateree Elementary School; he had served as a school resource officer in Lugoff for seven years and was active in a wide variety of school and community functions. Evans, 50, was well liked and did a good job of establishing rapport between his department and young children.

Donnie Patrick Joyner

Funeral services for Donnie Patrick Joyner, 70, will be held Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at First Assembly of God, Camden, with burial to follow in Quaker Cemetery. The Rev. Bruce Marthers will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideons International.